Potato Latkes ( Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 4 large potatoes (about 1 kg), peeled and grated 
• 1 onion, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbs flour ( add more flour if needed )
• 2 Tbs potato starch
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt, a pinch of pepper
• oil for frying

Directions

1. Drain well the grated potatoes and onions. Squeeze well with your hands. Or put them in a kitchen towel or in a cheese cloth. Squeeze, press with your hands to take out all the liquid.
2. Beat eggs. 
3. Pour potato mixture into a large bowl. Add  flour, potato starch, baking powder, salt, pepper and the beaten eggs. Mix well.
4. Heat oil.
5. Drop full tablespoons of the potato mixture into hot oil. Flatten them by pressing down on them to form thin patties.
6. Fry on both sides until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towel.